emissions
Latest News5 FebD-Carb Global to launch hydrogen carbon clean device for fleet operators to reduce emissions
D-Carb Global has launched a new machine which promises to reduce the emissions and improve the fuel consumption of an engine.
Truck News1 FebTC takes action after operators run vehicles with AdBlue defeat devices
Traffic Commissioner, Kevin Rooney, warns commercial fleets not to circumnavigate emission controls after more cases are unearthed.
Truck News31 JanFTA claims Direct Vision Standard keeping cleaner trucks off London’s roads
Uncertainty over Sadiq Khan’s plans for a Direct Vision Standard is leading to commercial fleets delaying the adoption of cleaner trucks, says the FTA.
Latest News29 JanZircotec to tackle thermal management issues for CV exhausts
Heat management specialist Zircotec is conducting research and development to help commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturers deal with a combination of exhaust system challenges.
Latest News12 JanFleets urged to futureproof fridge vans ahead of ultra low emission zone introduction
Insulated van converter CoolVan is urging food service companies to check their fridge vans are Euro 6 compliant ahead of the introduction of London's ultra low emissions zone next year.
Truck News12 JanOne in 12 lorries fitted with emissions fraud device
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has revealed that one in 12 lorries checked by its examiners were fitted with emissions fraud devices.
Truck News20 DecDVSA warning to AdBlue emissions cheats
The DVSA has issued a warning to fleets after roadside checks uncovered “very high” levels of use of emissions-cheating devices that disable AdBlue systems.
Latest News27 OctCataclean diesel additive cut emissions by 24% in ARI study
A fleet of diesel vans using Cataclean fuel additive cut emissions by an average of 24%, according to a study commisioned by fleet management company ARI.
- Truck News25 Sep
UK firms challenged to cut freight emissions
Companies are urged to compete for up to £15 million of funding to develop technology to reduce harmful emissions from freight.
Van News3 AugMayor consults on ‘pay as you pollute’ charges
A road-user charging scheme based on miles driven could be introduced in London to improve air quality and to cut congestion.
Truck News27 JulLow-emission HGV trial launched by Cenex
Logistics provider Kuehne and Nagel will trial the effectiveness of low-emissions heavy-goods HGVs with demanding-duty cycles.
Truck News14 JulLogistics Carbon Reduction Scheme operators improve emissions performance
Operators achieve a 7% reduction in their business’ emissions since 2010, significantly outperforming industry as a whole.
Truck News10 JulJaama software to help fleets comply with ‘tough’ DVSA checks
Jaama’s Key2 software aims to help truck fleets comply with tough, new DVSA roadside inspections, including an emissions check.
- Truck News27 Jun
DVSA to check lorry emissions at the roadside
DVSA will target lorry drivers and operators who try to cheat vehicle emissions, with new roadside checks which will target those who break the law.
Van News22 JunCV fleets likely to be hit hardest by diesel backlash, says FleetCheck
Commercial vehicle fleets are likely to be hit hardest by the backlash against diesel simply because of the lack of alternatives available, says FleetCheck.
Van News1 JunThink tank report tackles the free delivery myth
Political will and collaboration is needed to drive greater efficiency in UK urban freight movements, suggests the Independent Transport Commission (ITC).
Van News24 AprFord confirms first fleets to join Transit plug-in hybrid trial
The first wave of fleets participating in the Ford Transit plug-in hybrid van (PHEV) London trial, starting this autumn, have been confirmed.
Van News20 AprFTA calls for national scrappage scheme
Improvements to UK air quality should be assisted through a national scrappage scheme, says the Freight Transport Association (FTA).
- Van News6 Oct
Cost of cleaner air in London likely to be passed on to consumers
The cost of LCV fleets meeting the requirements of a new wave of cleaner air policies in major cities will almost certainly be passed to consumers, says Arval, unless savings can be made in overall vehicle running expenses.
- Latest News28 Jun
Red tape and costs to improve air quality ‘must be minimised’
Transport for London (TfL) has warned that red tape and costs “must be minimised” for commercial fleets targeted with improving air quality.
